Nutrition for Almond Extract

Almond Extract Nutrition Summary

One teaspoon of almond extract (4.2 grams or 0.15 oz) contains 2 calories and zero grams of protein. Almond extract consist of 86% water, 14% carbohydrates, and less than 1% of protein or total fat.



In one teaspoon of almond extract:

• Calories: 2
• Sugar: 0.6 g
• Sodium: 0.1 mg

There is no significant amounts of protein, dietary fiber, total fat, saturated fat or cholesterol in almond extract.

See the Almond Extract Nutrition Chart for complete recommended daily values.
The specific nutritional values from USDA is for: Almond or vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol.

Calories in Almond Extract

Almond extract has 2 calories per teaspoon or 48 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

100% of calories in almond extract are from carbohydrates.

Calories from Carbs

Calories from Fat

Calories Similar to Almond Extract

Some other spices or herbs with similar calories to almond extract by weight:

• Yellow Mustard: same
• Horseradish: same
• Mint: +1 calories
• Balsamic Vinegar: +1 calories

Protein in Almond Extract

Almond extract is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

• Protein: < 0.1 g

There is no significant amounts of tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, valine or histidine in almond extract.

Protein Similar to Almond Extract

Some other spices or herbs with similar amounts of protein to almond extract by weight:

• Red Wine Vinegar: same
• Salt: same
• Vanilla Extract: same
• Balsamic Vinegar: same

Vitamins and Minerals in Almond Extract

Almond extract is not known for its vitamin and minerals, but still contain trace amounts of a few nutrients.

Minerals in almond extract (1 tsp):

• Calcium: 0.1 mg
• Iron: < 0.1 mg
• Magnesium: < 0.1 mg

There is no significant amounts of potassium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, choline, vitamin a, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, vitamin b6, vitamin c, vitamin e, folate, vitamin b12 or vitamin k in almond extract.

Almond Extract Nutrition Chart

Almond Extract in Cooking

Almond extract is in the top 10% of most popular ingredients for recipes. Most recipes call for one or two teaspoons of almond extract.

Friends and Relatives of Almond Extract

Foods commonly cooked with almond extract:

• White Chocolate
• Cocoa Powder
• Flour
• Butter, Unsalted
• Bittersweet Chocolate
• Vanilla Ice Cream